Blue Water Thinking · 1 month ago
Biomedical Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expBlue Water Thinking is a company dedicated to supporting Federal clients, particularly the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The Biomedical Engineer will oversee healthcare technology projects, managing the project lifecycle and ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Professional ServicesHealthcareAdviceHealth CareTechnical Support
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan, lead, and execute multiple HTM-related projects involving the Oracle Health Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) efforts within the VA healthcare system, ensuring timely and successful delivery
Collaborate with EHRM stakeholders across Biomedical Engineering departments, VA medical centers, and VISN leadership to define project goals and deliverables
Utilize government acquisition and procurement systems knowledge to support project execution (including One Source, ECRI, Best in Class)
Apply knowledge of VA procurement and clinical operations to guide technology planning and implementation
Communicate project status, risks, and milestones effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, including VA leadership and clinical staff
Develop and present detailed project reports and presentations to a wide range of stakeholders
Utilize knowledge of various HTM Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to inform project planning and tracking
Integrate the use of emerging technologies, including Large Language Model (LLM) applications, to support decision-making, documentation, and process automation
Provide technical and professional Biomedical Engineering support to the VHA Office of Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) PMO, focusing on networked medical systems, clinical technology integration, and enterprise HTM initiatives
Support corrective and planned maintenance activities for network-connected medical devices, including coordination with clinical, IT, cybersecurity, and vendor stakeholders to ensure system availability, reliability, and compliance
Apply medical device networking expertise (TCP/IP, VLANs, device connectivity, and clinical system interfaces) to support secure integration of medical technologies within VA enterprise network environments
Assist with cybersecurity-related medical device risk mitigation, including vulnerability remediation support, compliance with VA and VHA cybersecurity requirements, and collaboration with cybersecurity and information security teams
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of professional Biomedical Engineering or Clinical Engineering experience supporting healthcare technology management (HTM) functions within hospital or enterprise healthcare environments, preferably within the VHA or other large federal healthcare systems
Demonstrated experience supporting network-connected medical devices and clinical systems, including medical device networking, system integration, and coordination with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure and reliable device connectivity
Proven experience providing technical and professional support for corrective and planned maintenance of medical devices and networked medical systems, including documentation, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable regulatory and cybersecurity requirements
Experience supporting project management or PMO-led initiatives, including task coordination, schedule tracking, stakeholder engagement, and execution support for enterprise, VISN-level, or national HTM programs
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related technical discipline, or Certification as a Clinical Engineer (CCE)
Proven experience working with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including familiarity with VHA systems and operations
Knowledge and experience working under government contracts, including VA-specific acquisition processes
Knowledge and experience with Oracle Health Cerner Millennium or Electronic Health Record Modernization deployments
Demonstrated knowledge of HTM industry tools such as One Source, ECRI, and Best in Class (BIC)
Understanding of federal regulatory requirements, including those from The Joint Commission (TJC) and applicable ISO standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, stakeholder engagement, and technical presentations
Experience with a variety of HTM CMMS platforms (e.g., AEMS/MERS, Nuvolo, Maximo)
Familiarity with LLM tools and applications for use in documentation, analysis, or workflow support
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal public trust clearance
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
Paid time off
Federal holidays
Matching 401K plan
Company
Blue Water Thinking
Blue Water Thinking provides medical claims management, IT Program Management, and healthcare services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tom Leney
Chief Operating Officer
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